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Early Jazz Record Production (thousand discs). Acoustic Recordings: 1917 12, 1920 48, 1923 95, 1926 40, 1929 10. Electrical Recordings: 1917 0, 1920 0, 1923 15, 1926 110, 1929 210.
| 1917 | 1920 | 1923 | 1926 | 1929 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Recordings | 12 | 48 | 95 | 40 | 10 |
| Electrical Recordings | 0 | 0 | 15 | 110 | 210 |
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Instrumentation in Dance Ensembles (%). Cornet and Trumpet 30, Clarinet and Saxophone 25, Trombone 15, Banjo and Guitar 15, Drums and Percussion 10, Piano 5.
| Category | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Cornet and Trumpet | 30 |
| Clarinet and Saxophone | 25 |
| Trombone | 15 |
| Banjo and Guitar | 15 |
| Drums and Percussion | 10 |
| Piano | 5 |
Evolution of Riverboat Ensembles. Stage 1: Itinerant string bands board Mississippi riverboats. Stage 2: Acoustic brass and reed instruments added. Stage 3: Repertoire expands to include syncopated arrangements. Stage 4: Performances migrate to northern river ports. Stage 5: Fixed dance hall residencies established.
Ensemble Composition by Region. Columns: Region, Average Band Size, Dominant Lead Instrument, Common Venue Type. Delta Basin, 4 musicians, Acoustic Cornet, Open-air pavilions. River Corridor, 7 musicians, Clarinet and Cornet, Excursion steamers. Urban Centres, 10 musicians, Trumpet Section, Ballrooms and theatres.
| Region | Average Band Size | Dominant Lead Instrument | Common Venue Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basin | 4 musicians | Acoustic Cornet | Open-air pavilions |
| River Corridor | 7 musicians | Clarinet and Cornet | Excursion steamers |
| Urban Centres | 10 musicians | Trumpet Section | Ballrooms and theatres |
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